Pediatric Occupational Therapy Flashcards
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Early intervention services under IDEA Part C are designed for children aged:
Answer: Birth to 3 years
IDEA Part C covers early intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth through 36 months (3 years).
A 3-year-old child is being evaluated for fine motor delays. Which assessment is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2)
PDMS-2 is a norm-referenced tool standardized for children from birth through 5 years assessing gross and fine motor skills.
Which approach emphasizes modifying the task or environment rather than remediating the child's underlying impairment?
Answer: Top-down compensatory approach
The top-down compensatory approach modifies tasks, tools, or environments to enable function without fixing the underlying impairment.
A child with ADHD struggles with transitions in the classroom. Which OT strategy is MOST effective?
Answer: Visual schedules and advance warning of transitions
Visual schedules and advance warnings prepare the child with ADHD for upcoming transitions, reducing anxiety and behavioral dysregulation.
The SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests) primarily assesses:
Answer: Sensory processing and praxis abilities in children ages 4-8
The SIPT evaluates sensory integration and praxis in children ages 4 to 8 years 11 months to identify processing deficits.
A child with a brachial plexus birth injury (Erb's palsy) presents with a 'waiter's tip' posture. OT intervention should FIRST focus on:
Answer: Passive range of motion and positioning to prevent contracture
Early OT for Erb's palsy prioritizes passive ROM and positioning to prevent contracture of shoulder internal rotators and elbow flexors.